'You Deserve a Medal' Award

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Osteoporosis New Zealand's 'You Deserve a Medal' awards aim to encourage older people to stay physically active - a key factor in maintaining bone health.

Colin Thorne with his medal.

2006 SPARC Medal winner

Colin Thorne was awarded the SPARC Medal at the 2006 'You Deserve a Medal' awards in a ceremony at Parliament on 18 October 2006.

The list of fitness groups Colin belongs to is a long one, and includes Mission Walkers, Whangarei Athletic and the Harriers Club. He is a life member of the Whangarei Hockey Association. Colin belongs to the Rotorua Marathon Survivors Club - he has completed 36 marathons. His weekly fitness regime includes swimming, aqua jogging, running and walking.

One of Colin's nominators says he 'teaches others to overcome the small pains' and describes him as 'a wonderful encouragement to many people'.

Updated | 15 Jul 2008.

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